Hearing that Liu Mang had returned, Zhang Wei took Yang Ren with him, and Yang Ang went out of the city to greet him.
Zhang Lu was also interested in the son of Liu Bei, who defeated Cao Cao in the Wei River, and agreed to meet with him.
"The land of Hanzhong has thousands of miles of fertile fields and simple folk customs. If we can take it as our own, we will definitely be able to block Liangzhou in the north and look to Yizhou in the south."
When Pang De saw the people of Hanzhong, everyone had a smile on their face.
Even poor families can go to Taoist temples to receive food, rice and meat.
Compared with Liangzhou, which is prone to wars and has barren land, this is simply a paradise.
"It's a pity...Cao Cao and Han Sui colluded and will definitely use the road to attack Hanzhong!"
Ma Dai sighed and said: "It's a pity that my Ma family has been loyal for generations, but finally lost to the conspiracy."
Ma Chao was worried about the safety of his wife and children, and even more afraid that Zhang Lu would not open the door.
Now the Xiliang cavalry are exhausted and it is impossible to reach Jiameng Pass.
"Who is coming? Why did you lead your army to Hanzhong?"
"Go back and tell you General Zhang Wei, how many brothers do you have!"
The soldier was puzzled, but he did as he was told.
After a while, Zhang Wei, Yang Ang, and Yang Ren arrived quickly.
"Zhang Wei, meet the young master!"
"General Zhang, please help us arrange accommodation and food for the soldiers."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything!"
Zhang Wei smiled and said: "My brother wants to meet the young master, and I hope you can come to the city to get together!"
Young Master?
Ma Chao looked surprised and asked quickly: "Wait a minute, aren't you Xing Daorong? Why do they call you Young Master?"
Pang De said in a low voice: "Meng Qi, I think you can see that this man is noble and not the so-called General Lingling!"
Ma Dai nodded and said: "Brother, Ling Ming and I told you that your acting skills are superb! It turns out you really didn't realize it!"
Ma Chao looked at Lu Xun angrily, and the latter spread his hands, saying that everyone could see that you, Ma Chao, were the only one who was a stick.
"He...he is Liu Changqing who scolded Cao Cao twice?"
"Yes, he is my young master."
Guan Ping smiled and said: "General Ma, together with the young master, you will be able to sweep the world!"
Ma Chao was so ashamed and angry that he regarded Xing Daorong as his best friend, who turned out to be Liu Bei's son.
"Meng Qi, come with me into the city!"
"Coming!"
Ma Chao looked at everyone proudly and showed off: "Did you see that? Young Master still values me, so just wait in the city!"
Liu Mang's voice came, "I think you can eat better! Zhang Lu is treating me, so don't be polite to me!"
Ma Dai laughed and said: "Brother, I say you are a loser!"
Ma Chao glared at his cousin, spending time with Liu Mang and others made him temporarily forget his hatred.
"Meng Qi, have you ever been married?"
"Already have a wife Yang..."
"Then do you mind having one more?"
Ma Chao was shocked and said, "Sir, what do you mean?"
Liu Mang said calmly: "I see that your little sister seems to admire my Fourth Uncle Zhao!"
"When she comes back, how about I arrange for him to meet Fourth Uncle Zhao?"
Ma Chao was a little anxious. Ma Yunlu was a young girl now, and Zhao Yun, although powerful in the world, was still an old Zhao who took advantage of young horses.
"Meng Qi, you don't understand!"
"Sir, what can I teach you?"
"If my father takes Yizhou and Zhang Lu gives up Hanzhong, he can dominate the land of Yizhou, Jiaozhou and Jingzhou!"
Ma Chao nodded in agreement. After all, the stronger Liu Bei is, the more he can help him take revenge on Cao Cao.
"I am naturally happy that my lord is expanding his power, but what does this have to do with Yunlu?"
"Idiot! My father has no blood relatives! Apart from my second uncle who is crazy and my third uncle who is an alcoholic, the only one left is my strict fourth uncle Zhao!"
Liu Mang reminded: "You are new here. If the Ma family's little sister and my fourth uncle become friends...then Meng Qi, you will be a related household!"
"You know my relationship with Fourth Uncle Zhao, right? In the Battle of Changban, we both killed each other indiscriminately!"
Ma Chao was surprised and said: "I saw that the young master was very good at martial arts, but I didn't expect that he was on par with Zhao Zilong!"
Liu Mang's old face turned red and he said with a smile: "I am responsible for the quack, and my fourth uncle is responsible for the random killing!"
The two came to the main hall.
Unlike other princes who like elegance and splendor, Zhang Lu's hall is more like a Taoist temple.
In addition to Zhang Wei, Yang Ren, and Yang Ang, there is also Yan Pu, the number one counselor, and Yang Song, the number one corruption figure in the Three Kingdoms.
Zhang Lu was wearing a Taoist robe and sitting upright. He was observing Liu Mang.
"Your distinguished guest is here, please take a seat."
Zhang Lu said politely: "At Yangping Pass, my brother Zhang Wei and the two generals Yang have been released by the Young Master. I am extremely grateful."
Liu Mang, Zhang Wei, and Er Yang looked at each other and smiled, and said at the same time: "How many brothers are you!"
Zhang Lu only felt that Liu Mang was open-minded and informal, like the emperor of the Han Dynasty.
"Yan Pu, I have met Mr. Liu Mang."
Yan Pu bowed and saluted, and then said with a smile: "According to what General Zhang Wei said, the young master is willing to let Master Jiaozu go to Jiaozhou to preach."
"I would like to ask, now that there are 300,000 people in Hanzhong, why does my lord sacrifice the near and seek the far, and insist on going to Jiaozhou?"
"It's obviously your father Liu Bei who wants to occupy Hanzhong!"
Before coming, Zhang Wei had warned Liu Mang.
Yan Pu and Yang Song firmly supported Zhang Lu in surrendering to Cao Cao.
Liu Mang originally thought that he would have to drink for three rounds and eat for five times before the other party would get angry.
Unexpectedly, Yan Pu made a preemptive strike before he could even finish a bite of the dish.
"After 20 years of preaching, we only gained 300,000 followers. If it were me, I would be embarrassed to speak!"
As soon as Liu Mang said this, Zhang Lu looked displeased.
You can say that he is weak and incompetent, and that he is incapable of governing the country, but you cannot say that he is unable to preach.
Seeing this, Yang Song became more jealous and said: "Since Mr. Liu Mang doesn't like my Five Pecks of Rice Cult, you should leave Hanzhong as soon as possible after eating this simple meal!"
Ma Chao glared at Yang Song. Under General Shenweitian's sharp eyes, Yang Song felt his body tremble.
"Yang Song is right!"
Liu Mang did not refute Yang Song, but continued following the other party's train of thought: "You call me Jiaozu all day long, and there is a gap between you and the people!"
"If we are separated from the people, how can our missionary work go smoothly? It's like that horn, which started from the people but easily believed in the lies of the nobles."
Wu Dou Mi Dao and Taiping Dao both belong to popular sects in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Zhang Lu didn't want to get too involved in politics because of Zhang Jiao's mistakes.
"Oh? Then Mr. Liu Mang might as well tell you how to carry forward my Five Pecks of Rice Dao instead of just in Hanzhong!"
When it comes to fighting for territory and reviving the Han Dynasty, Zhang Lu is not very interested.
As long as we talk about how to preach and be a good preacher, Zhang Jiaozu's interest is coming!
Ma Chao whispered: "Sir, do you still know how to use a magic stick?"
Liu Mang glared at Ma Chao, "Meng Qi, keep a low profile, I only understand a little bit!"
Liu Mang stood up and said with a smile: "Zhang Jiaozu, your name is actually very important! Five buckets of rice, it sounds so boring!"
"It's far less majestic than Taiping Road! How can such a country name convince the people of the Central Plains?"
"Why not, change the name to Tianshi Dao! Zhang Jiaozu will be changed to Zhang Tianshi!"